Results for the first time ever Dolphin population assessment will be released soon
For the first time in India, an exercise to assess the dolphin population in rivers was conducted under Project Dolphin.
Focus on the protection of dolphins in the oceans
Talking about the objective of Project Dolphin, it is stated that the main objective of this project is to find out the population as well as protect dolphins in the oceans of the country. The presence of dolphins indicates a healthy river system as clean, flowing water is needed for their survival. Their population helps scientists assess the overall health of a river. It should be noted that in 2020, Project Dolphin was launched by India as a conservation initiative to protect dolphins in both freshwater rivers and coastal waters. While its primary focus is on the Ganges river dolphin, which is native to India's river systems.
Findings will come out soon
Giving information about Project Dolphin, it was stated by the official that under Project Dolphin, the assessment of river dolphins has been completed. The survey conducted over two years covered 8,000 kilometers of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Indus rivers. It was said that plans are also being made by the government to assess the population of sea dolphins with a focus on eco-sensitive areas.
